American Airlines Rolls Out Automatic Mobility Device Tags

Checked devices will continue to travel in the cargo space with other checked luggage.

American Airlines has rolled out automatic mobility device tags across its network.

Before, tags for wheelchairs and other mobility aids had to be manually completed and attached to the mobility device.

Now, the airline and its regional partners have activated the capability of printing enhanced mobility device tags in the airport lobby, exactly like bag tags.

The new tags include more specific data about the device, including full itineraries, delivery points, device weight and more.

The senior vice president of the airline said, “Streamlining the check-in and tagging process is an industry leading effort that will help us further improve how we handle wheelchairs for our customers who entrust us to transport their devices on their journey.”

Checked devices will continue to travel in the cargo space with other checked luggage.